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Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G Extreme Edition

Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G Extreme Edition
$281
Brand: Xiaomi
Category: Phones
  • Display 6.67-inch 1080 x 2400 pixels Full-HD+ Screen
  • Camera 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 Main/ 20 MP + 2 MP front
  • Storage 128 GB
  • RAM 6 GB
  • CPU Octa-core 2.8 GHz, Snapdragon 768G
  • OS Android 10; MIUI 11

Our Rating

The review rating is based on accessment of the device by experts, and opinions of trusted YouTube reviewers.

9.2
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 10 / 10

Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G Extreme Edition Highlights and Overview

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G Extreme Edition is the upgraded version of the K30 5G announced back in December of 2019. This come with the Snapdragon 768G CPU instead of the 765G used in the older version. It has same 6.67-inch IPS LCD display, with 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution, and use an in-screen pill-notch, housing a dual front facing camera.

On the camera department, you are getting same six (6) camera sensors in all; two (2) sensors up front, and four (4) at the back. Of the four sensors at the back; there is a 64 MP wide angle shooter, featuring PDAF and f/1.9 aperture pegged with an ultra-wide 8 MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture, a third 2 MP depth sensor. But instead of the 2 MP macro sensor used in the 4G variant, the Redmi K30 5G comes with a larger 5 MP macro sensor.

The K30 5G also has a dual front facing camera, kept in the pill-notch upfront. The camera is a combination of 20 MP + 2 MP sensor, supporting HDR, face beautification and available in 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

The phone comes with a side mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3D AI FaceID along with other Android locks. There is a large 4500mAh battery with supports for 30W fast charging, and the Android 10, underneath MIUI 11 out of the box. Other key specifications and features of the Redmi K30 5G Extreme Edition are detailed in the table below.

Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G Extreme Edition Full Specifications and Features

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network Bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
5G Network Bands 5G band 41(2500), 78 SA/NSA/; Sub6
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)

LAUNCH

Also Known As -
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BODY

Dimensions 165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm
Weight 208 grams
Build Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIM Type Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 10; MIUI 11
Chipset Qualcomm SDM768 Snapdragon 768G (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 620

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 6 GB
Card Slot microSD, up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Quadruple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Main camera
Camera Features Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Flash type - Quad LED
5-element lens
Second sensor: 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm
Third Sensor: 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5", 1.75µm, depth sensor
Fourth Sensor: 5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5", 1.75µm (dedicated macro camera)
Video Resolution 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30, 1080p@60, 1080p@120fps, 720p@960fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) 20 MP + 2 MP Front Facing Camera
Camera Features FaceID,
HDR,
3D AI face Beauty
Display Flash
Panorama
Scene recognition
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
FM Radio Yes, FM Radio

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh battery
Wireless Charging No
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. Up to 42 hours
Stand-by Up to 820 hours

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

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